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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

He blinked droplets out of his eyes and swiped stray strands of hair out of his face as he straightened up. His eyes met golden ones when he looked in the mirror again.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

He’d take a shower when he got home. Taking out makeup wipes from his duffle bag, he began to scrub away the makeup sweat-streaked across his face. He leaned over the sink in the dressing room, splashing warm water on his face to further assist in the process.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Hina nodded before clomping his way to the dressing room the club had set aside for their band to get ready in. Sighing, Hina looked at his arms. There was no way he could do anything about the black body paint smeared from the black tipped claws up to mid bicep.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

“Hina, you go get changed while we pack the equipment into the van.” Sasuki commanded, taking on his usual role of group dad. He lifted his t-shirt from where he had left it on the drum case backstage.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

“Oh, shit!” Rio yelled, “ you have work tomorrow, don’t you?” he asked. Grimacing Hina nodded. “We better get packed and get you back, huh?” He said. Hina nodded again and they all stood as a group.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

“What can we do to help?” Sasuki asked, concern evident on his sharp face. Taking a swallow of water, Hina shook his head. “Nothing some honey lemon tea won’t fix” he croaked, “I can make some at the shop in the morning.” He settled into a low whisper.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

“Amazing!” Hina croaked before wincing at the sound of his own voice. “I might have slightly over done it though.” He rasped, grimacing at the cracks and squeaks as he spoke, sipping water to alleviate the scratchiness. The other members winced while laughing at the outcome.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

The usually quiet basset smirking, “yeah,” his low voice came. Hina laughed as Kanato, the keyboardist, and Kaito, the lead guitarist started shoving each other on the shared loveseat. “How’d it feel, Hina?” Kaito asked, having won the impromptu shoving contest, his legs resting over Kanatos’s own.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

“Man!” Rio exclaimed, twirling his drumsticks around his index fingers, “what a rush!” he leaned back against the leather sofa back. Sasuki pushed his long black hair away from his face, the sweat soaked strands staying in place after his hand dropped to dangle between his thick thighs.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

“Thank you all for coming out!” Hina waved goodbye before disappearing behind the curtains in the backstage area. Together they sat on the sofas in the lounge area, each chugging water while the next set played.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

By the time their set was over, Hina had makeup sliding down his face and sweat settling in the lining of his pants. He sang the last notes as the music tapered off. The crowd went wild as Hina and the rest of the band bowed.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Hina sang, danced and strutted across the stage, the crowd chanting and cheering every note. The crowd was so dense and the stage lights so bright that Hina didn’t see the golden eyes watching him on stage.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Taking a steadying breath, he released the curtain before joining his bandmates at center stage, his clunky boots clomping across the wooden floor. The lights in the club dimmed as the opening to their first number started to play. Song after song played on their set list.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Hina stood backstage, his heart pounding away in his chest. He had already tied his silver hair back, a black waist corset wrapped around his already small frame. Black clawed hands gripped the curtains as he gazed out at the gathering crowd.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

his usual companions hesitantly following after.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Hina’s excited squeals reached new decibels as he jumped, wrapping his arms around Rio’s neck as Rio spun him around the coffee shop. They continued to chatter animatedly, neither of them acknowledging Chisaki slamming a half empty cup into the trash and storming out,

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

“At the Coffin Club next Friday.” Rio said, “we’re opening for another band that goes on after, but listen!” Rio said, his large hands clasping Hina’s small waist. “That’s not all. We’re playing live on Present Mic’s radio show!” Rio exclaimed.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

waggling his eyebrows as Hina gasped, straightening up. “No way!” Hina exclaimed, bouncing a little in place before rushing around the counter and into Rio’s waiting arms. “Where? When?” he exclaimed.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

“Guess what I’ve got~” Rio sang, a teasing grin spreading wider on his face. “Mmm…” Hina pretended to think, “some kind of mental disorder?” He teased back. “HA!” Rio threw his head back and laughed, “who doesn’t?” He joked. “But, no. I got us a gig.” Rio said,

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

“Hey, Hina,” Rio said, leaning on the counter, a goofy smile ever present on his handsome face. “Hey, Rio! What’s going on?” Hina responded, settling closer to his friend, leaning forward on crossed arms. Neither of them noticed how the man tensed at their close proximity to each other.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Things changed again when Hina’s bandmate came in after he had sat down. Rio was a large man, over 6ft tall and 200 pounds of pure muscle. His sandy dreads and ocean blue eyes contrasted handsomely with his dark skin.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

The following week changed. Instead of leaving after getting his cup of tea, the man and his group sat at one of the freshly wiped down tables. He just sat and watched Hina serve customers. He would finish his tea before discarding the cup and leading the boisterous group out of the cafe.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Per usual, the shop was empty at this time in the morning however, the shop would soon be flooded with customers jonesing for a caffeine hit. “Good to know.” He said, grabbing the paper cup and leaving the shop with his entourage. Hina felt a shiver go down his spine again.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

wet wipe. “Mm..” He said, toying with the cup. “Is that a weekly thing?’ He asked. “Uh… yeah.” Hina said, beginning to clean the machines in preparation for the next order.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

“You weren’t here yesterday.” He said, tapping his gloved fingers on the counter while Hina made his tea. Hina felt a chill go down his spine at the man’s tone. “Um… Yeah… Yesterday was my day off.” Hina said, putting a lid on the paper cup and sliding it across the counter with the customary

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

The group's visits became a daily occurrence. From that first day on, the man and his cronies would appear. The man would order a large chai tea, tell Hina to keep the change and then leave. The day after Hina’s day off was different.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Hina let out a breath he didn’t realize he was holding.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Hinata gently set the cup down and set a complementary sanitary wipe on the counter before gently sliding the cup towards him with his finger tips. The man then picked the cup up with a nod, “Thank you.” He rasped before leading the group out of the coffee shop.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

The man remained at the counter, his short companion silent and standing with the other men who came in. When the tea was ready, Hina brought the cup over to the man. When he reached out to hand the man the cup, he simply stared at him.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Alright! A large chai tea coming right up! Anything else?” Hina chirped. “No, that’s it.” The man responded. “We have fresh baked pastries if you’d like to add it to your order for an extra-” “Boss man said ‘no.’” The shortest of the group exclaimed,

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

The man in the purple fur lined coat stepped towards the counter, a face mask covering the lower part of his face. “A chai tea.” He said, his voice low and raspy. “Size?” Hina asked, already at the register/ “Large.” Came the short reply.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

through them. His wish was soon granted as nine men trudged through the door. Hina straightened up immediately and put on his best customer service smile. “Good morning, gentlemen!” he cheered, “how may I help you today?”

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Hina stood at the counter, a yawn burgeoning in the back of his throat. It was too early for anyone to be awake, yet here he was. All of the opening responsibilities taken care of already, he leaned on the counter and stared at the front doors waiting, willing, begging for someone to walk-

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

just to hear those strains of song before they were eventually noticed. Dabi loved to hear him sing. The soft, lilting melody and accompanying gentle smile soothing him. Kohaku always hummed when he was happy.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

He’d eventually find himself humming nonsensical tunes to fill the quiet. That’s when the hodgepodge family would come back upstairs. The first couple times, they were so rowdy, Kohaku heard them and stopped humming. Dabi was the one who took notice and made everyone be quiet

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Kohaku would be told to stay put, not to come downstairs unless called. He’d receive pats on the head or hugs and then he’d be alone. These nights rarely bothered him. He’d walk around the apartment, clean up the pizza and snacks in the living room from Shuichi and Tomura’s gaming session.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

He’d often scoop him up and settle on the window seat in front of the fire escape. He’d bring presents and listen to him talk about his day. The warmth of Dabi’s chest would often lull him to sleep. It didn’t happen often, but everyone would go down to the bar.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Occasionally, Dabi would ask him to use his quirk to heal the damage from his own. That was when Kohaku discovered he could reverse Dabi’s scars. Dabi got closer to Kohaku after that. As soon as the fire user would walk in the door, his sharp blue eyes would seek out Kohaku.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

he would pull his beanie tighter over his head and leave the room, biting his lip. Dabi was never far from Kohaku’s side unless Tomura was near by. He was usually quiet, preferring to hold Kohaku and listen to him sing. He would brink Kodak new books for him to read.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

After that, Big Sis would just sit and talk with him. She would let him talk her ear off about whatever new fact had caught his attention. Bubaiguwara was another one who would avoid him. Kohaku didn’t understand why but, whenever Bubaiguwara saw him,

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

much though; he learned to memorize Tomura’s methods which made it funnier when Shuichi lost to the rather obvious pattern. Hikishi, or Big Sis, as she told Kohaku to call her, would join in Toga’s make overs, that is, until Tomura saw them try to dye Kohaku’s white hair.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Shuichi generally ignored him, instead playing video games with Tomura. Kohaku was still pulled into the living room to watch them, Tomura pulling him to sit not he floor between his legs. Kohaku had never played video games withTomura, he had always been made to wash instead. It didn’t bother him

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

She’d do his make up or paint his nails. Sometimes, she'd bring cute outfits to dress him up in. Atsuhiro made him laugh with magic tricks. There was as new one everyday. He was kind and helped Kurogiri take care of everyone else.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

his stool and up the stairs. The rules have gotten... Lax with the growth of Kohaku’s miss-matched family. He's still not allowed downstairs unless called however, he no longer has to stay in has room either. Toga comes to drag him around the apartment.

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

gates. Wide green eyes take in the scene of limbs stretching through black swirling clouds. Kohaku curled deeper against the wall, trembling hands clutching his headphones. Everything seemed tohave calmed down before Tomura walked over to him. He stares down the patchwork man as he pulls Kohaku off

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

the strangers but quickly look away whenever the man with scars would meet his eyes. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Tomura gesturing towards him before the two men lunged at each other. Kohaku gasped as hot blue flames arced over his head, carefully aimed away from him by Kurogiri’s warp

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

played classical music on his MP3 player when they had walked inthe door. Occasionally, a small warp gate would open that Kurogiri reached through to replace the Sprite glass Kohaku was sipping on while he read. He would occasionally glance at

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

to open his eyes as he watched three metal slugs be pushed from Tomura's body. Kohaku sat at the far edge of the bar while Tomura and Kurogiri spoke to the two strangers by the door. He couldn't hear what was being said, Tomura had shoved headphones over his ears and

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Queer_Kid @queerkid31.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Kurogiri simply looked at him with glowing yellow eyes. Kohaku signed before turning back to Tomura. He grasped the closest limb, closed his eyes, and began to hum, envisioning the injured flesh pushing out anything harmful and sealing together behind it. Metallic clinks sound, causing Kohaku

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